RFI DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) does not create any representation, either express or implied, that if a procurement process does proceed, that the participant’s will be given any preference or special consideration. Participants are still required to follow any procurement process that may take place in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be advertised in under “Contracting Opportunities” in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors/bidders to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation. This RFI does not indicate a commitment to any particular course of action. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense Subject: Ballistic Insert Kit/Thrust Guard Insert Kit The primary objective of this RFI will be used by the Contracting Staff to develop an acquisition strategy on raw materials used to produce protective gear. General: Federal Prison Industries, (UNICOR) currently produces protective gear for various federal agencies to include DOD and GSA. We are researching sources for our raw materials in manufacturing these end items. In addition to the currently awarded contracts, UNICOR intends to quote on future solicitations of both the US Military and other various Federal Agencies. All interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: Name of Company Telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address Business Size (i.e., Large, Small, Socio-economic category) State if Company is Manufacturer or Non-Manufacturer Any other information Contractor deems pertinent to this request Response Deadline: Friday, December 22 AT 2:00 PM CST For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for these products, responses must be received no later than Friday, December 22 AT 2:00 PM CST. Responses shall be sent via email only to Aaron Mitchell @
[email protected] Please provide the following information regarding each of the items listed under 1.0: 1. Can this material be sourced/manufactured domestically and meet Berry Amendment requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO. 2. Can this material be sourced from a Trade Agreement "designated country" and finished in the US? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO. 3. Can this material be sourced and provided if waived from all Berry and TAA requirements? If so, please provide an estimated cost per yard delivered and delivery ARO The below list is a sample of the commonly used sizes for this program. 1.0 List of Materials/Estimated Year Quantity FOM0668: TRUST-GUARD-INSERT-KIT-OR-EQUAL,LARGE TRUST-GUARD-INSERT-KIT OR EQUAL,LARGE,FRONT/AND/REAR-TRUST PANELS MADE OF TWO (2) LAYERS OF H.T.S COBALT ALLOY IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIALS - LAMINATED WITH KEVLAR & BODY SIDE CUSHION OF 3/4" FIRE RETARDANT URETHANE FOAM. SHOULDER INSERT MADE OF TEN (10) PLIES OF KEVLAR OVER A 1/4" HIGH DENSITY OPEN CELL FIRE RETARDANT FOAM. METAL MAY BE WRAPPED WITH ONE (1) PLY OF ARAMID FABRIC OR ONE (1) PLY OF POLY FELT CERTIFIED TO NIJ 0115.00 TO EDGED BLADE LEVEL 3 AND SPIKE LEVEL 3 UNICOR #: FOM0668 SIZE: LARGE DESCRIPTION: THRUST GUARD OR EQUAL INSERT FOR TXFG-0018 FAB0959: CIVIL-BALLISTIC-KIT-INSERT,LRG-WIDE UNICOR PART # FAB0959 DESCRIPTION: CIVIL-BALLISTIC INSERT KIT-LRG-WIDE U/M: EA PRODUCT CONSISTS OF 35 LAYERS OF, HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLISTIC MATERIAL COLOR: BLACK SIZE: LRG-WIDE TO INCLUDE: (1) BALLISTIC INSERT (35 LAYERS) FOR FRONT OF CIVILIAN VEST LRG-WIDE (2) BALLISTIC INSERT (35 LAYERS) FOR BACK OF CIVILIAN VEST LRG-WIDE TESTING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NIJ-STD-0101.06. Soft Ballistic system build with Woven Aramid and Aramid Uni-directional materials. This model of armor has been determined to comply with NIJ standard- 0101.06 by the NIJ Compliance Testing Program and is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List Threat Level: NIJ0101.06 IIIA Ballistic Warranty Perid: 5 Years BERRY AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: #MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES.# BERRY CERTIFICATE MUST INCLUDE A SPECIFIC REFERENCE FOR ANY COMPONENT CONTAINING A RAW MATERIAL THAT HAS BEEN DEEMED #NON AVAILABLE# OR IS COVERED UNDER A DNAD. SEE: FAR 25.103 AND 25.104